Is the reason why there has not been a definitive answer as to the age of the universe because it is both expanding and contracting throughout time? In other words, when the universe expands to a certain point it contracts, and when it contracts to a certain point it expands due to the condesing of all that energy.
2006-07-10 03:43:15 · 11 answers · asked by johnldell 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The mathematical and physical techniques so far were unable to create such a model. The only two models developed is the constantly and ever growing universe until it reaches the "heat death"[1], or universe that expands all the way up, then contracts back to a singularity and then repeats[2].
If you feel like developing a different model based on different physical laws -- go ahead, I and others will seriously consider your model if you support it with rigorous mathematical calculations, and physical observations.
2006-07-10 05:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The current estimate of the age of the (observable) universe is 13.7 BY. A few decades ago there was speculation that the universe might oscillate over a 40 BY cycle or so but it has now been discovered that the expansion rate of the universe is accelerating and hence it will not collapse.
Even if the universe were oscillating, it would be an anthropomorphic error to describe this process as 'breathing' since breathing is a term applicable to organic, apart from metaphorical usage.
2006-07-10 11:05:42 · answer #2 · answered by bonzo the tap dancing chimp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scientist say the universe is "breathing" because we receive pulses that emerge from the sun. These pulses are heat expansion that occur because the sun is a gas, and is as such, spinning at different speeds the poles spin slower than the equator and the core is spinning faster than all three. This creates a pulse through our Galaxy that makes it seem like it was breathing. I cant help you beyond the Galaxy though.
2006-07-10 10:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by Ian978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulsation is a sign of Life, Universe is not an exception from a rule.
2006-07-10 10:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Oleg B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're thinking like Einstein.. Props to ya. And yes, that makes a lot of sense..
2006-07-10 10:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your own answer, as well as Ian and Bozo's are the best answers, after reading them one doesn't feel intelligent enough to reply...
2006-07-10 11:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by lain2121 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if there's any evidence for that, but it's a fun theory.
2006-07-10 10:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by Keither 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, I hope so. If not, give it CPR immediately.
2006-07-10 11:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well then you have an explosion of some kind I suppose
2006-07-10 10:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you just answered your own question.
2006-07-10 10:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by Wild Honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋